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DN59 VTF

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,323 mi
Last recorded66,323 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 VTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 36,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water inside light (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 24,321 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 24,212 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 24,101 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 24,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 23,976 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 23,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 22,448 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 21,161 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 19,486 miles

Side light warning light on.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,863 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 13,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 10,436 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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DN59 VTF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN59 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN59 VTF registered?

DN59 VTF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is DN59 VTF safe to buy?

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